Kennedy Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Kennedy Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
255 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#735 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
46
57
Grade 1 Students
50
68
Grade 2 Students
53
67
Grade 3 Students
60
71
Grade 4 Students
46
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
